The Santa Monica Dermatology physicians bring a traditional, comprehensive and updated approach to dermatologic care. We have a special interest in the early detection and treatment of melanoma and other skin cancers and offer MOHS surgery, which provides the highest surgical cure rate for non-melanoma skin cancer. We are closely aligned with numerous top specialists in the Santa Monica area. Our group stays current on the latest technological advances in medical, surgical and cosmetic treatments.

Jason R. Litak, M.D., FAAD, FACMS

Santa Monica, CA Dermatologist

Santa Monica Dermatology Group

Dr. Jason Litak was born and raised in Southern California. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of California, San Diego, and earned his medical degree from the prestigious University of California, Los Angeles. He was chief resident in dermatology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. After residency he went on to complete a rigorous fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery, accredited by the American College of Mohs Surgery (only 70 such fellowships exist). With his advanced skin cancer and surgical training, Dr. Litak performs all of the Mohs procedures and many of the skin excisions for our group. He has an expertise in the early detection of skin cancer using the newest technology of dermoscopy and regularly participates in conferences on this rapidly progressing technique. In addition, Dr. Litak practices comprehensive general dermatology and stays current with the dermatology literature. He prides himself on focusing on real medical dermatology and his passion is for providing compassionate evidence-based medical care for his patients.

Paul L. Smith, M.D., FAAD

Santa Monica, CA Dermatologist

Santa Monica Dermatology Group

Dr. Paul Smith received both his undergraduate and medical training at UCLA. He also completed his residency at a UCLA affiliated program. He is board certified in Dermatology and Dermatopathology and recently completed a voluntary recertification in 2009. He is in good standing with the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Smith was born and raised in Southern California and has practiced locally for over 30 years. Dr. Smith is a member of the staff of Santa Monica-UCLA hospital. He has a long-standing history of working with both Veteran's groups and career lifeguards.

Tereasa North-Sweeney, R.N.

Santa Monica, CA Nurse

Santa Monica Dermatology Group

Tereasa North-Sweeney is a Registered Nurse who completed her medical training at Ameritch College in Draper, Utah. Tereasa joined Santa Monica Dermatology Group after gaining substantial experience in aesthetics while working for three years at a prominent medical spa where she performed over 5000 aesthetic procedures. She is particularly skilled in cosmetic injectables including Botox, dermal fillers, and Kybella. Tereasa has a steady hand and a meticulous injection technique which allows her to provide treatments which are virtually painless. She also performs chemical peels, microneedling, microdermabrasion, and IPL laser. Tereasa has a passion for helping patients achieve their aesthetic goals and has a very artistic approach in providing beautiful, natural results.

Our Staff

Most of our staff has been with us for more than twenty years. They provide support for our patients in many ways.